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ichigan Massage Professionals is hosting a Health and Wellness Expo, from 11:30 a. m. to 3:30 p.m., May 1 at their Garden City location. There will be free health screenings, a Spirit (psychic) medium with 15 minute readings, group meditation session, plus a choice of a Zumba session, chair massage or Reiki session. A variety of vendors will be available with Young Living Oils, Ruby Ribbon, Simply Skin, Rodan + Fields, The teatroiter and more. Michigan Massage Professionals specializes in natural, therapeutic massage therapy, renewing Reiki Energy Healing and body-healing Yoga classes. They offer many Mind Body and Spirit supporting services, too.
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Michigan brewery is producing kombucha; a unique tea that has been brewed and drank for thousands of years in various locations of the world. Unity Vibration, a kombucha tea and beer brewery in Ypsilanti has been making high quality batches of this drink since 2009 and they are excited to provide more kombucha love to Michigan residents.
Cost: $8 Admission & $20 Readings. Location: 6755 Merriman Rd, Suite 105, Garden City. For more information, visit MMP.MassageTherapy. com. 909-281-3100 ext 902.
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ot only is it the 11th annual Belle Isle Spring Into Nature 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Aquarium, it is the Spring into Belle Isle Family Day with many family-friendly activities scheduled fro 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30. Activities and make-and-take crafts will be featured at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, as well as a chance to participate in a Belle Isle Road Rally. Are you ready to visit a variety of interesting attractions and learn more about the past - and present – of Belle Isle Park? From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees can participate in the Road Rally, meeting in the Dossin’s Gothic Rooms as home base. Families, couples or small groups of friends can work together to solve clues related to key locations on Belle Isle. Then, they will travel to the locations to find answers to a few questions. Unlike a scavenger hunt, the road rally is not timed
and relies on earning points. It will take a minimum of one hour to complete. Although completed road rally information will be accepted until 4 p.m., groups will not be sent out after 2 p.m. All teams that participate will earn a prize. Belle Isle Park, is a 982-acre island park in the Detroit River, bordering the City of Detroit and Canada. Cost: Event free. Fee for Park entrance . Location: Belle Isle, Detroit. For more information, visit DetroitHistorical.org. For participation in 5K, visit FaceBook.com/ belleislerun.
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With this Michigan made line of kombucha teas and kombuca based beers, Unity Vibration promotes support to the local economy and also provides potential health benefits plus is committed to providing an ethically made artisan crafted product from start to finish. “Kombucha teas contain beneficial antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals in addition to the detoxifying acids it produces during fermentation” states Unity Vibration Spokesperson, Meghann Badgero. A visit to the brewery and tasting room is available or several Wayne County stores carry this ancient health elixir. Whole Foods on Mack Ave, 8 Degrees Plato, Motor City Wine, or HopCat in Detroit, carry the kombucha, as does Better Health and Oxford Beverage in Grosse Pointe Woods and Beer Baron and Wine Place in Livonia. Location: 93 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti. For more information, visit UnityVibrationKomucha.com.
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r. Keefa Lorraine Weatherspoon, also know as Ayanna, lost her battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, February 24.The news of her death has traveled throughout the country and to different parts of the world where she touched and healed thousands of Sankofa Life members, students, fellow believers of Sukyo Mahikari, family and friends. Her family held a memorial service on March 5 at Detroit Unity Temple with a celebration of her life as a profound master teacher, healer, outstanding entrepreneur, media personality, author, mentor founder of the Sankofa Life Center, great friend and a true visionary. “Keefa was a visionary whose heart and soul was anchored in sharing information about humankind’s capacity to regenerate, rebuild and renew spirit, mind and body. Her passion and enthusiasm to serve, support, motivate, inspire and empower humankind was evidenced in Keefa’s meticulous and comprehensive style of education. Our plan is to continue her legacy,” said Deborah Young, sister of Dr. Keefa. She was the leading Master Teacher and Wellness Educator at the Sankofa LIFE Learning and Wellness Center which opened in 2012; a location where she taught her philosophies. Her vision was to build a Sankofa LIFE campus that included stores, a café and a village with a farm that which serves and educate the community and bring it to a higher level of health consciousness Dr. Keefa’s study and practice of wholistic health care dated back to 1977 and stretches across the globe. She promoted the healing of people through implementation of a wholistic lifestyle using principles of health and wellness. She was a cancer survivor of more than 35 years, and Dr. Keefa credited the change in her lifestyle to being cancer free for all those decades. A Doctor of Naturopathy, Dr. Keefa received her degree from Clayton College of Natural Health. For 19 years she was the owner of the highly successful business, The Water Station and Healthy Soul Natural Food Store in Detroit. She also was the founder and Director of Golden Ray, Inc., and Sankofa LIFE, a Michigan nonprofit community service organization. Although Dr. Keefa has made her transition, her legacy lives on.
he 2016 Eastside Summit, hosted by the Eastside Community Network (ECN), will bring together residents, community leaders, businesses and government officials to discuss, debate and continue to refine the art of building an effective and capable community, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 14. More than a conference, the day promise to be a highly interactive and engaging day of discussion and decision making that will result in the formation of an Eastside Issue Agenda. Participants will have the opportunity to share knowledge with peers and experts from a variety of sectors in the community, discuss and work on issues that challenge the community including the economy, education, health and vacant land, learn new strategies to build a stronger community, hear real-world experiences from other partner organizations and community leaders, recognize outstanding organizations within the community through interactive voting and wards, plus discover what’s planned for ECN and meet the newly appointed CEO, Donna Givens. ECN acts a catalyst to influence the transformation of Detroit’s Eastside through facilitation, community education and systemic change. Location: Northeast Guidance Center, 2900 Conner St, Detroit. ECN-Detroit. org/. 313-571-2800.
Step to Greater Health; Community Walking Program Begins April 18
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nterested in living a healthier and more active life? Look no further. Step to Greater Health Community Walking Club is a walking program designed for adults featuring monthly enrichment classes from April through November, in Detroit. Participants of all fitness levels meet at 6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays at Palmer Park for an experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. It is a good time to de-stress, burn calories, build muscles, reduce blood pressure and meet new people. “The kick–off includes a free health and wellness screening”, says Walking Group Coordinator, Latricia Wright and continues “Thrive in healthy fun!” Cost: Free. Location: Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance in Palmer Park, Detroit. To register, visit Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278. natural awakenings
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row Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) is a citywide summer jobs program that employs young adults between the ages of 13 and 24 for six weeks in July and August. A broad range of jobs are available to the participants including event planning, community cleanups, accounting, and working with the Director of Youth Services for the City of Detroit. The program prepares young talent to compete in a 21st century economy, introduces employers to the next generation of Detroit’s workforce and builds Detroit’s future leaders. Last year, 5.600 local youth received employment. The goal this year is 8,000. Youth participants must be residents of the City of Detroit and be eligible to work in the United States. The City of Detroit, employers, philanthropic organizations, unions, and trade organizations are coming together to provide opportunities to youth.
choola is a unique fundraising solution which turns quality clothing into money for many schools. A fundraising program that is easy, green and doesn’t require students to be salespeople, Over 300,000 families nationwide have discovered Schoola’s solution. Parents may donate gently used children’s and women’s clothing by mail, with free shipping or participate in a school-wide clothing drive. Students can track their school’s fundraising progress on their school page. It’s as easy as requesting a postage-paid donation bag or book a school-wide clothing drive online. Schoola is the creation of Stacey Boyd, not only a parent but a former teacher and school principal who build an inner-city charter school from the ground up. A year after its inception in 1997, it was one of the highest performing middle schools in Boston. Boyd witnessed firsthand how children who struggled in math could come alive in music class. How art, physical education and foreign language could have a profound effect on students. She also noticed how hard it was to get funds to support these programs and how easy it was for the programs to get cut. Dedicated to putting paintbrushes, books, baseballs and violins back into the hands of children, Boyd launched Schoola in the 2012-2013 school year. A few innovative schools took the call to run a clothing drive during the last and busiest week of school. Parents sent in their gently used clothing. Clothes were listed on their website at amazing prices. The best part is that schools received proceeds from every item sold; money that funds all those programs so critical to the success of children. Currently, there are more than 100 employees working to support 20,000 schools. Working together with thousands of community members and customers they bring new paints to art classes, new instruments to the orchestra, new books to the libraries and quality clothes get a second life, too. Parents help parents, schools help schools and students get the tools they need to realize their full potential at school.
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Detroit River Clean Up
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riends of the Detroit River have announced a Detroit River Clean Up day, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., April 23 at the Trenton Rotary Park. Each year a flotilla of small boats ferry eager volunteers out to various island and shorelines in the Lower Detroit River to collect the accumulated debris that has collected over the past year. Over the years, the Cleanup has removed tons of trash from the lower river. This project of the Riverkeeper Program, gives volunteers the opportunity to help make the river cleaner, as well as to get out on the river and to appreciate the need for stewardship of this valuable resource. Volunteers and the trash collected return to the park, where a picnic lunch is served. Volunteers with and without small outboard boats, are encourage to join in the cleanup. An orientation meeting begins at 9 a.m. All volunteers are reminded to dress for the weather and protection with gloves and boots plus are requested to bring extra life jackets, if available. The boats will be launched after the orientation meeting. The Trenton Boat Launch may be used for launching boats on trailers. The Friends of the Detroit River envisions an ever improving quality of life for people, plants and animals in southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario. For more information, visit DetroitRiver.org. 734-676-4626 or 734-288-3889.
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VEGFEST TO FEATURE ACTRESS SIMONE REYES, NBA CHAMP JOHN SALLEY, TRUE NORTH FOUNDER ALAN GOLDHAMER & OTHERS
Braids & Beards
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ayne County Community College District (WCCCD), School of Continuing Education & Workforce Development presents Braids & Beards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 16, at the Downtown Campus in Detroit. This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their daughters. Participants will be provided an interactive workshop to create and learn how to do their daughter’s hair. Three different hair styles will be taught plus hair styling tips and various haircare tools and products will be discussed. Additionally, attendees will learn how to select a hairstylist to fit their hairsyling needs. There will also be some giv-a-wa6ys available. WCCCD School of Continuing Education & Economic and Workforce Development “is committed to the development and the provisions of high-quality innovative programs that address the learning needs of business, industry and the community at large.”
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Cheers to Lucy Buddha Beer
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n April 22nd, people all over the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. So why not cheers to a sustainable, earth-friendly lifestyle? Enjoying a bottle of Lucky Buddha Beer and celebrate mother earth! Lucky Buddha Beer, is a crisp pale ale that was created in order to bring happiness to everyone who enjoys it. Pick up a six pack, which is made of recycled cardboard and biodegradable. Lucky Buddha Beer strives to be earth conscious and earth friendly, promoting green living - just like its green Buddha shaped bottle. This light and refreshing lager is packed with a bold flavor and crisp, clean finish. Lucky Buddha is the perfect beer to cheers to being sustainable and eco-friendly. Lucky Buddha helps you to relax, find serenity and enjoy good company while relishing in a delicious drink. Available in select states, Lucky Buddha Beer is an exclusive product that is quickly growing and becoming more popular nationwide. Visit luckybuddhabeer.com or Facebook.com/LuckyBuddhaBeer for more information or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @LuckyBuddhaBeer.
egFest, metro Detroit’s premier vegan tastefest and expo, returns to Novi for its annual event on April 24. Presented by VegMichigan, VegFest features notable local and national speakers, including actress Simone Reyes, animal rights activist and star of the reality TV show “Running Russell Simmons”; Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of California’s innovative True North Health Center; NBA champ John Salley, back by popular demand; and Nathan Runkle, founder of the international animal advocacy group Mercy for Animals. In addition to speakers addressing the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, the event offers food demonstrations; tasty vegan food samples from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers and national brands; a diverse array of exhibitors showcasing eco-friendly and cruelty-free products, healthy goods, services and more; plus literature, cookbooks and children’s activities. “It’s the largest celebration of plant-based food, products and resources in the state,” says Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan. “We aim to show people how easy it is to transition to a plant-based lifestyle, and how quickly and dramatically it can change your life.” Whole Foods Market and the Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy of Southfield are sponsoring the event, with support from Better Health Stores, 93.9 The River, A Well-Fed World/ Plants-4-Hunger and others. VegFest takes place from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 at Suburban Collection Showplace, located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. See page 21 for more information.
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multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”
Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy
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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.
Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors
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study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period. The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury. Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.
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n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”
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Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt. Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by longterm consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements. Source: CollectivelyConscious.net
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Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.” Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CFS-Climate-Report.
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The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.
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They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs. Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their non-plastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads. Source: Discovery.com
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Day, April 22, at UN headquarters, in New York City. For the first time, every country has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to related impacts and act internationally and domestically to address climate change. Other key elements aimed at achieving a state of climate neutrality—having a zero carbon footprint—before the century’s end include transparency, accountability and a plan for developed countries to support climate action in developing countries. “A big part of the Paris agreement focuses on reduced use of gas, coal and oil, but there is also a focus on preserving trees and expanding forests,” says Earth Day Network (EDN) spokesperson Timothy McHugh, referring to this year’s Earth Day theme of Trees for Earth. This year also kicks off a fouryear countdown to the environmental campaign’s 50th anniversary on Earth Day 2020. “By that mark, we hope to have planted 7.8 billion trees—approximately one tree for every person on the planet. Trees are vitally important because they soak up carbon and clean the air,” McHugh explains. In addition to countering climate change and pollution, EDN’s global tree planting seeks to support communities and local economies, protect biodiversity and inspire environmental stewardship. From global leaders convening at the UN to people participating in community events close to home, billions of the world’s citizens will celebrate our precious home planet this year. To join the worldwide observance, find an event online at EarthDay.org or participate in one or more of the local events listed here.
Celebrating Earth Day Locally and Globally by Meredith Montgomery
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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.
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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi-
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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.
First Steps
“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively
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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.
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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”
When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”
Each Day Counts
“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting
Next Steps to Sustainability Green America GreenAmerica.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association MidwestRenew.org Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen
people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.
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A GREENER SHADE OF YOUTH New Generations Put Earth First by Randy Kambic
Every generation gets a chance to change the world. ~Paul David Hewson (Bono)
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aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary benefits or the economy. This represents an increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening. Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students
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to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org). TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.” Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.” Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible
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to people who need it most.” The TG ProjectGreenU.org site features eco-friendly products, plus green advice geared for college students. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs. Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor. Bradley Blaeser, founder and coowner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other
“Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and
find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.” For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs. com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says CarmeliPeslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers
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and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum,
Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.
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a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a profracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protec-
tion for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold
King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
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says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.
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n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.
Domestic Horse Rescue
“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case
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when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos. “Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,”
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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCAHelpAHorseDay).
Call to Action
Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 22124 Ecorse Rd, Taylor. WagAnimalRescue.com.
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hird Party FUNdraising parties and events put the ‘fun’ in fundraising. Events hosted by individuals and organizations external to the Michigan Humane Society (MHS), yet benefit MHS via proceeds, donations and in other valuable ways are most welcome. It might be a fun-run, a special shopping exclusive or even a birthday party donation; the sky is the limit. Upcoming third party events are displayed on the MHS website. To inquire about hosting your own third party event, please contact Christina Hill at MHS.
Play Date – 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for large breed dogs; interact & play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella & current fecal exam. $10. RSVP. Friends Training Center, 2621 S Telegraph, Dearborn. Dearbornanimals.org.313-943-2697.
SAT, APRIL 16, 2016 GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm; small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.
THUR, APRIL 28, 2016 Play Date – 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for medium breed dogs; interact & play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella & current fecal exam. $10. RSVP. Friends Training Center, 2621 S Telegraph, Dearborn. Dearbornanimals.org.313-943-2697.
For more information, visit Michiganhumane.org. 248-283-5662.
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SUN, APRIL 24, 2016 Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Supplies Plus, 19295 West Rd, Woodhaven. WagAnimalRescue.com.
SAT, APRIL 02, 2016 GPAAS Adoption Event – 12-1:30 pm. Small dogs, puppies. 1:30-3pm; medium & large dogs. 12-3 pm; cats. At Soc, 158 Ridge Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms. Gpaas.org. 313-884-1551.
THUR, APRIL 14, 2016 Play Date – 6-7pm. One hour off-leash romp for small breed dogs, under 11 lbs; interact & play. Hosted by Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Proof of vaccinations required including distemper, bordetella & current fecal exam. $10. RSVP. Friends Training Center, 2621 S Telegraph, Dearborn. Dearbornanimals.org 313-943-2697.
SAT, APRIL 09, 2016 Pet Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Meet some Michigan Humane Society dogs and cats of all ages who are waiting for adoption. Pet Smart, 5650 Mercury Dr, Dearborn. 866-648-6263.
THURSDAYS “Ice Cream Social” –7-9pm. Bring your dog in for a Yoghund Frozen Yogurt treat. Socialize and play! $2 & human treat is free. Bow Wow Baktique, 21035 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. 313-469-7204.
SATURDAYS Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Wag Animal Rescue, Pet Smart, 13150 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia. WagAnimalRescue.com.
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While America will choose its next president this November, voters in Oregon may also vote on the right to local community self-government, enabling protection of citizens’ fundamental rights and prohibiting corporate activities that violate them. The Oregonians for Community Rights group, formed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), submitted a constitutional amendment proposal to the secretary of state in January as a prelude to a larger signature-gathering effort to qualify the measure for the state ballot. Concurrently, the CELDF is supporting other community initiatives on various topics that may inspire other regions to also be active at the grassroots level. For example, Oregon’s Coos County Protection Council is currently finishing its signature gathering to place a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance on a special ballot in May. It would protect citizens’ rights to clean air and water and the production of sustainable, local-
ized energy, instead of county approval of several potential non-green energy projects. Oregon’s Columbia County Sustainable Action for Green Energy is gathering signatures for a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance for its November ballot that would protect the county from fossil fuel projects like coal and oil trains and a proposed methanol plant, and close two natural gas power plants by 2025. Other state groups are seeking to have November ballots in Lane and Lincoln counties include bans on aerial pesticide spraying. A Lane County group has filed a local food system charter amendment that would ban GMO (genetically modified) crops locally. “Community rights are driven by the people in the community, not by any organization targeting potential activism,” says Kai Huschke, Northwest and Hawaii community organizer of the CELDF, which has supported 200-plus separate community initiatives. Particularly active states have included New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. “Organizing typically comes about due to a localized threat. It means settling into a long-term battle to change the structure of government, having resolve and organizing beyond just a ballot vote.” Learn how to take local action at celdf.org.
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Edible Heirlooms Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table by Avery Mack
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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports. Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo is typically
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packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.
Exemplary Fruits
Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”
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Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes,
Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The drought-resistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West. ~BBB Seed
greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.
as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”
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Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten
Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
Look for Non-GMOs The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well. “As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.” High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Projectverified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims. “We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes. Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.” Source: EcoWatch.com natural awakenings
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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.
Salsa Morada Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes.
Yields: Five cups (five 8-oz jars) 1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional) Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan. Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft. Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender. Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Source: Adapted from a recipe courtesy of William Woys Weaver.
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Vegan Eggplant, Chickpea and Spinach Curry Yields: 4 to 6 servings ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, in all; 2 Tbsp reserved 1½ lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 hot green chiles, deseeded and minced 2 tsp whole cumin seed ¼ tsp asafoetida resin 2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp coriander seed, ground 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown.
Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes. Add water and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala. Serve warm with brown rice or naan flatbread. Source: Adapted from Lord Krishna’s Cuisine by Yamuna Devi.
Safe Seed Sources In switching to heirloom varieties, first replace species known to have been subjected to higher concentrations of pesticides. The Environmental Working Group’s no-go list includes apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas, potatoes, hot peppers, kale and collard greens. Here are sources of alternative garden heirloom species. Directory of heirloom nurseries by state Tinyurl.com/HeirloomNurseries Baker Creek Seed Company, Mansfield, Missouri RareSeeds.com Video at Tinyurl.com/BakerCreekSeed Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, Iowa, nonprofit SeedSavers.org Hosts largest U.S. seed swap BBB Seed, Boulder, Colorado bbbseed.com Regional wildflower seed and grass seed mixes Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Tinyurl.com/SeedSavingTips
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ost people would agree with the results of a 2011 study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Typical hospital food is full of the dietary fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and sugar that contribute to the medical problems that land many in the hospital in the first place. The study’s dietitians further found that some hospitals house up to five fast-food outlets. Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own on-site farms and others are partnering with local farms, embracing new ways to help us eat healthier, especially those that most need to heal. “In a paradigm shift, hospitals are realizing the value of producing fresh, local, organic food for their patients,” says Mark Smallwood, executive director of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with
St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s 10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables and fruits served in hospital meals to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits. “Organic fruits and vegetables offer many advantages over conventionally grown foods,” says Dr. Bonnie Coyle, director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children. Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a winwin-win solution. “We can model the connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett. Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food. The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treating traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solar-heated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferriswheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gardening as agritherapy. “Patients love the handson healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett. Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90-bed hospital, raises 60 pesticidefree crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special
dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests. In Arcata, California, Mad River Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweet corn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An in-house work/share program encourages hospital
employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce. A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctor-recommended patients in the 12-week-growing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm-to-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks, including The Gardener and the Grill; she blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Millennials’ Take on Fitness
They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts by Derek Flanzraich
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illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old. Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy. They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.
What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seek-
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ing new ways to get fit and eat healthy, even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.
What They Like Millennials’ values and unique approach to health have fostered the growth of innovative fitness movements, health-focused stores and restaurants
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and alternative medicine. Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry. What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun. What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health. It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal. Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health. What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss. Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have. Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle. A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits. What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social. What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance. Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens. As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health. Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start. Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool.
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Mother Nature’s Rhythms Restore the Soul by Susan Andra Lion
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other Earth’s gentle hand is the secure cushion that warms us on long nights and sings comforting messages through endless days, protecting us even when things seem amiss. Take in her lovely presence. Embrace her consistent wisdom. Know that her dreams are ours and ours hers, connected by timely, comforting songs. It’s time to step away from the manicured lawns, concrete walks and well-planned gardens. An open door beckons us to the sparkling air out there to listen to the grasses breathe and murmur. Prairie grasses roll on and on through curvaceous hills and flat-edged fields, undeterred by human attempts to control their rippling arpeggios. We are asked to just listen. Be alone with the music of the grasses and be in harmony with the hum of the universe. Mother Earth’s apron is laden with
flowers; simple, ever-present reminders that we are loved. She tempts us to take some time off, shed our shoes and settle into the lyrical realms of her strong body. The trees reach to the depths of the earth, deep into the mystery of lavender waters, and simultaneously throw their arms to the heavens, connecting all things living. The wind hears the prevailing songs that weave in and out of these lovely courtiers of the forest. In listening to their unerring stories, we let their siren songs sigh into our soul. It’s time to play in Earth’s garden and see her for who she is—today. Don’t hesitate. Go, play, linger, breathe and be one with the present moment. Adapted from Just Imagine Trees, a coloring book for all ages, by Susan Andra Lion.
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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up
Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson
that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.
Must keepsakes be included?
How can we begin to get and stay organized? It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms,
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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno
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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.
Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded
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Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.
What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.
How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Real Women Real Issues – 11:30am-12pm. Tune into WMYD My TV 20 to hear the original broadcast, featuring a segment with the Jungle Juice Bar. 313-571-3075. Donation Yoga -11:45am. All levels welcome in a serene studio with natural light. Be Nice Yoga, 4100 Woodward, Detroit. 313-544-9787.
Gentle Basic Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Have you been wanting to try a yoga class? David Demo teaches this wonderful class that will help get your week off to a great start – all levels welcome. New students – first week free, then $5 per class afterwards. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, Warren. StrongHeartYoga.com
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. (Begins April 18). Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278. Hot Yoga – 6-7:30pm. (also,Wed, 9-10:30am. and Fri, 4:30-6pm.). Come with an empty stomach; nothing to eat 2 hours prior to class. Drink plenty of water beginning hours before class time. Dress in tank top shirt; dress as if you were at the beach. $ 15 drop-in. Taylor Yoga, 8935 Telegraph Rd, Taylor. 313-292-9642.
SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st and 3rd Tues of month. Free to Chamber members one buisness per industry. Non-members can visit two meetings free. WCCC-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd – Conference Room 8, Taylor.
Story Time – 10-11am. Stories for seniors, adults and children. Weekly themes. Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park. 313-571-3075 Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275.
Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. (Begins April 19). Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278.
Wild Wednesdays – Greenland Markets, best prices on fruits and vegetables. Locations in Dearborn & Dearborn Heights. SuperGreenlandMarket.com. Chair Stretch Class – 9:30am. Beginning Feb. 17 for six weeks. Must Pre-register. michiganmassagepros@gmail.com. Michigan Massage Professionals, Suite 105, 6755 Merriman, Garden City. 734-664-5275. Rotary Club of Detroit – 12-1:30pm. Great local speakers at the weekly lunch meeting. RSVP. $25. Business attire. Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave, Detroit. 586-943-5785. Lunch Time Yoga Vinyasa- 12pm. Level l/ll (A). Heidi Miklos Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642.
On Earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it. ~Jules Renard Community Share Dinner & Activities – 6pm. Join us for a meal, followed by contemporary worship, Bible study, classes, music, cards, and crafts-sign up for dinner each wk, suggested cost $6 per adult, $4 for 4-14, 3 and under free. “paywhat-you-can”. Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, Allen Park. 313-383-0100. Yoga Foundation – 6-7pm. Workshop is for beginners who are interested in starting Yoga, who are questioning whether they are flexible enough, overweight or just can’t do it. All the basics will be covered including postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation and more. Tips on incorporating into everyday life will be provided. Donation by sliding scale; suggested $96- $120. Pre register. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. CarrieHura.abmp.com. 313-617-9535.
Tai Chi Easy & Qigong – 10am. With Torus Wellness. $10 drop-in. Held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1570 Mason, Dearborn. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi. 313-429-3214. SWCRC Connections Weekly Networking Group – 8am. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thur. of month. Free to chamber members, one business per industry. Non-members can visit two meet. per month. WCCCD Downriver Campus, EPAC rm 8 (upstairs). 21000 Northline, Taylor. Tai Chi Easy – 10am. Class will be held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, for the next eight weeks. Dearborn. BEGINNING January 21. $ 58. and free for SilverSneakers members. 1570 Mason, Dearborn. Facebook.com/Ease.Chi. 734-429-3214. Basic Computer Class – 10-11am. Presented by the Harper Woods Library. Call Mrs. Kent for more information. 19601 Harper, Harper Woods. HarperWoodsLibrary.org. 313-343-2575. Kid’s Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd, Southgate. 734-282-9642. Greater Health Community Walking Group – 6-7:30pm. (Begins April 21). Explore the beautiful trails of Palmer Park, connect with new friends and thrive in healthy fun. Free. Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278. Ashtanga – 6pm. Yoga Shala & Wellness, 25411 W Warren, Suite D, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4308 Open Mic – 7-10pm. For musicians, poets, comedians, etc. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. Free. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit. 313-879-1102.
Canton Communicators Club – 6:30pm. Learn to become a better communicator and improve public speaking abilities! Fellows Creek Golf & Banq, 2936 S. Lotz Rd, Canton. Calling All Leaders & Healers – 7-8:30pm. Powerful amplification & support to enhance your purpose, gifts, & unique message being realized on the planet. 1st & 3rd Wed ‘Community support & networking. 2nd & 4th Wed, ‘Inspirational Presentation, Self Acceptance Process & Qi Cong by Barbra White, followed by 5min presentation from community. Donation-based & proceeds to children’s empowerment – Superhero Training Acad. & Det food justice initiatives. Accepted As I Am Center, 157 S Mill, Plymouth. AcceptedAsIAm.com. 734-455-1438.
Detroit Eastern Market /Detroit – 6am-4pm. Russell, between Mack & Gratiot. 313-833-9300. Tai Chi on The Ave – 8-9am. Balance, strength, flexibility & relaxation with Ted Cash. All ages. $5. Please call to confirm schedule. Detroit Fiber Works, 19359 Livernois, Detroit. 313-610-5111.
Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 10am. May be Tai Chi, or QuGong or chair Yoga. Classes are free but a donation is encouraged for the generous instructors who donate their time. Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass, Suite 105, Detroit. 313-832-1155.
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TUES, APR 05, 2016 Oils & Emotions – 7:15-8:30pm. Join Dr D to learn how to identify and release limiting beliefs and patterns in your life, using therapeutic essential oils. Pre register. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767.
SAT, APR 09, 2016 Pollinator Paradise – 11am-1pm. Celebration of birds, bees, & butterflies. Experts from garden clubs, Master Gardeners, vendors etc., designed to help promote pollinators in your yard, with guest speaker, Cheryl English. Free. Ray Hunter, 16153 Eureka Rd, Southgate. 734-284-2500.
MON, APR 11, 2016 Monday Night Meditation – 7:15-8pm. Join MJ for evening of meditation & learning techniques to use at home; breath work. All levels welcome. RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767
TUES, APR 12, 2016 Candida – 7:15-8:30pm. Fatigued, itchy or weak? Crave sugar, have poor memory or muscle aches? Join Dr. D for workshop about the symptoms of Candida and what natural solutions may help. . RSVP. Free. Canton Ctr Chiropractic Clinic, 6231 N Canton Ctr Rd, Ste 109, Canton. 734-455-6767
Essential Exercises – 8-9pm. Six exercises for keeping you fit/limber taught by Dr. Karl, D.C, Certified Wellness Doctor. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, P.C., 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Free KarlWellnessCenter.com 734-425-8220.
SUN, APR 17, 2016 Intro to Vegetable Gardening – 1-3pm. DetroitFarmAndGarden.com. 313-655-2344. What’s Hot & What’s Not in Wholistic Health – 2-5pm. Free. Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter. com. 313-255-6155. Healing Crystal Workshop – 3-5pm. MMP hosting workshop which features Toni O’Kulich & Kimber Ann Evans. Come discover the healing benefits of crystals and their many uses. Hand-out and crystal to take with you. $ 20. RSVP. Michigan Massage Professionals, 6755 Merriman, Suite 105, Garden City. 909-281-3100 ext 902.
MON, APR 18, 2016 Community Walking Program - 6-7:30pm. Meet at the Splash Park on Merrill Plaisance and de-stress, burn calories, build muscles, reduce blood pressure, and meet new people. Kick-off includes a free health & wellness screening. Participants at all levels of fitness are welcome. Free. Every Mon, Tues, and Thur. Register at Olive-Seed.com/STGH. 313-451-1278.
WED, 13, 2016 Guided Group Meditation – 7-8pm. Bring yoga mats, pillows, blankets, lawn chair or beanbag; anything comfy to relax on. (Have folding chairs). $10. Michigan Massage Professionals, 6755 Merriman, Suite 105, Garden City. 909-281-3100 or 734-674-7715.
THUR, APR 14, 2016 From Fat to Fit – 6-7:30pm. Learn wholistic methods to lose weight quickly & effectively, presented by Dr Jesse Brown. Free. Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155. Pressure Point Therapy 7-8pm. Simple, effective techniques to reduce stress, muscle soreness, tension - Bring a partner for most benefit. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, P.C., 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Free KarlWellnessCenter.com. 734-425-8220.
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TUES, APR 19, 2016 Herbie Russ in Concert – 6-8pm. Comerica Bank Java & Jazz program at the Detroit Public Library with the soulful sounds of singer/ songwriter, Herbie Russ. A broad mix of musical genres from smooth jazz to Motown and everything in between. Main Library, 5201 Woodward, Detroit. 313-481-1300.
FRI, APRIL 22, 2016 MI Earth Day Fest Weekend Event - 4/22-24 Fri 4-8; Sat 10-8; Sun 10-4 - Rochester Municipal Park & Civic Center. One of the largest Earth Day celebrations around. Wide variety of Exhibits, attractions & activities. Shop, learn and celebrate green and healthy living. MIGreenTeam.com
SAT. APR 23, 2016 Detroit River Clean Up – 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed to collect debris on the shores of the river’s many islands. Help make the river cleaner. Lunch is served at the park following clean-up. Email: river@detroitriver.org to volunteer, or 734-288-3889 DetroitRiver.org Trenton Rotary Park, Trenton. Grow Your Own Transplant – 10am-12pm. Learn how to grow seedlings, then transplant them into your veg. garden. $5. Detroit Market Garden (DMG), 1850 Erskine St, Detroit. 313-237-8733.
SUN. APR 24, 2016 Veg Fest - 10:30am-5pm MI’s largest vegan tastefest, health, and environmental expo brings a variety of experts, innovative products, and activities. Features presentations by some of the nation’s foremost experts on plantbased nutrition, cooking demonstrations, and a children’s activity room + food court featuring delicious options from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and food companies. & national brand samples, eco-friendly products, cruelty-free fashion, literature, cookbooks and more. $12 prepaid / $15 at the door (free for children under 6. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. VegMichigan.org
ome people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. ~Henry Van Dyke Drink Yourself Healthy - 1pm. Confused on what water & beverage to drink? Learn what can boost your health, energy & vitality. Samples - learn the truth about alkaline water; good & bad. How do other waters compare. Free. RSVP. Limited seating. 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-664-0339. Muscle Testing Seminar – 4:30pm. Learn & practice muscle testing. Bring items you wish to test. Free. RSVP. 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-664-0339.
WED, APR 27, 2016 Guided Group Meditation – 7-8pm. Bring yoga mats, pillows, blankets, lawn chair or beanbag; anything comfy to relax on. (Have folding chairs). $10. Michigan Massage Professionals, 6755 Merriman, Suite 105, Garden City. 909-281-3100 or 734-674-7715.
save the date All About Herbs Class – ( April 27- June 15; eight week class). 6-8pm. Herbal wisdom for people & for profit. Dr. Jess Brown, instructor. $ 295. Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155.
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SAT, APRIL 30, 2016 Michigan Bluebirds & Build a Bluebird Box – 10am or 2pm. Metropark Interpretive progam. Learn about some beautiful feathered residents, then build a box of your own. Must preregister. $10 for program & $10 park entry fee. Oakwoods Metropark, 32911 Willow Rd, Flat Rock. 734-782-3956.
Healing Through Our Hands & Feet – (April 28- June 16; eight week class). 6-8pm. Reflexology Certification with Senfusi Hightower, instructor. $ 325. Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter. com. 313-255-6155.
On Earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it. ~Jules Renard
THUR, APR 28, 2016 Hormones Seminar – 4:30pm. Menopause doesn’t need to be horrible and neither do periods. RSPV Free. 31580 Schoolcraft, Livonia. TLCHolisticWellness.com. 734-664-0339.
Resetting Your Body Clock – 7-8:30pm Learn why certain foods and activities accelerate aging while others may help extend your life. Karl Wellness Center & Chiropractic Clinic, P.C., 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Free KarlWellnessCenter.com734-425-8220.
FRI, APRIL 29, 2016 Earth Fair – 9am-4pm. Celebrate and learn about the Earth. Demonstrations, displays, hands- on opps, vendors, entertainment & more. EarthDayFair.com. 810-987-5306.
Earth Fair – 10am-4pm. Celebrate and learn about the Earth. Demonstrations, displays, hands- on opps, vendors, entertainment & more. EarthDayFair.com. 810-987-5306.
save the date Reiki One Class - 10am-2pm. Reiki is an ancient form of hands on healing. Reiki energy works on the body mind and spirit by stimulating a person’s own natural healing abilities. If you desire to use Reiki energy to heal yourself and others you must first receive the necessary attunements from a Reiki Master. Call Carol 734-755-6674 to reserve your space, $99 - 16060 Eurecka Rd Southgate.
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Health & Wellness Expo – 11:30am3:30pm. $8. Michigan Massage Professionals, 6755 Merriman, Suite 105, Garden City. 909281-3100 ext 902.
Plant Sale – (5/8/16). 10am-2pm. Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens annual plant sale. Lots of great plants, garden-type goods, including crafts and accessories. TCBG. 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108.
Colon Hydrotherapy Class – (through 5/20 -2 week, Mon –Fri class). Become a certified Colon Hydro-therapist. Patricia Wood, instructor. $ Wholistic Training Center, 20944 Grand River, Detroit. DetroitWholisticCenter.com. 313-255-6155.
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Serving the community for 26 years 6231 N Canton Center Rd #109, Canton, MI 48187 734-455-6767 CantonCenterChiropractic.com We offer Chiropractic and nutritional services to help you achieve optimal wellness. Additional services include Massage, Reflexolgy, Reiki, Kinesio-Taping and educational workshops. Let Dr. Robert Potter, Jr. and Associates be “Your Natural Health Care Providers”.
A MAN NAMED HOOPER Amannamedhooper@gmail.com 586-944-9251 A man named Hooper is a music duo comprised of guitar and drums/ percussion which offers a unique, distinct and distinguished sound. Band members John Aman and Walter Hooper have been playing music together for two years and offer a wide variety of musical styles; covers to original material, catering to all audiences. A man named Hooper has played throughout the Metro Detroit area and can be contacted for private bookings and special events.
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NATURES REMEDIES DR DENISE ACTON, N.D.
NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL OF THE HEALING ARTS
734-645-4434 NaturesRemediesDR.com
NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net annarbormassageschool.com DIPLOMA TRAINING PROGRAMS in Naturopathy (ND), Massage Therapy, and Medicinal Herbal Studies. 1-2.5 years duration. naturopathicschool@gmail.com
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Great rustic event space for weddings, social events and more, available year round. This beautiful automotive history site w/Albert Kahn designed buildings is situated on 14 acres & includes multiple buildings different size groups. Free historic tours every Sat @ 11am, call to reserve - especially in the winter.
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Certified naturopathic doctor offers acupuncture treatments, nutritional counseling, massage raindrop therapy, and biomeridian testing for a variety of issues. Advanced training in nutrition response testing for food sensitivities, chemicals, heavy metals, or virus, bacteria, fungus or parasites. She works out of several clinics in Ann Arbor and Brighton. Call to schedule an appt today to get your health back on track.
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RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 office@songofthemorning.org SongoftheMorning.org Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800-acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations, or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.
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OLIVE SEED
A hub for wellness & social change Olive-Seed.com Latricia Wright vitality@Olive-Seed.com (313) 757-0993
WELLNESS CENTERS Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. ~Aesop
SPIRITUALITY ONE SPACE LESLIE BLACKBURN Dearborn, MI 313.269.6719 OneSpaceConnected.com MysterySchooloftheTempleArts.com Illuminating the Path of Self-Realization through A r t , Yo g a , S a c r e d G e o m e t r y, S a c r e d Sexuality & more! Individual and couple coaching is available in addition to group classes, workshops and retreats. Browse the website for original artwork and music. Prints, music downloads and commission pieces are also available.
DR. WILLIAM H. KARL, D.C., CERTIFIED WELLNESS DOCTOR KARL WELLNESS CENTER & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 30935 Ann Arbor Trail Westland, MI 48185 734-425-8220 KarlWellnessCenter.com Certified Wellness Doctor with over 30 years experience, Dr. Wi l l i a m H . K a r l , D . C . , i s dedicated to helping his patients obtain optimal health- utilizing whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional consultation, allergy elimination/reprogramming techniques, detoxification programs, advanced chiropractic care, cold laser, and Neurological Relief Te c h n i q u e s f o r F i b r o m y a l g i a a n d p a i n management.
We provide affordable products and transformational workshops, emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle planning for holistic betterment. We offer a unique service that indicates the body’s biochemical balance and state of general health. We also feature customized wellness planning, custom herbal tea blends and homemade beauty products that offer a non-toxic and sustainable addendum to our programs. Call today and maximize your health potential!
YOGA YOGA 4 PEACE
13550 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate Mi 48195 y4peace.org Yoga 4 Peace is a non-profit yoga studio that offers classes on a donation basis. We have a wide variety of classes for every level. We offer Classes, Workshops, Retreats and Teacher Training.
Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life.
~Leo Buscaglia
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classifieds To place a listing: 3 lines minimum (or 35 words): 1 month $25; or 3 months for $60 prepaid. Extra words: $1 each: Send check w/ listing by 15th of the month to Healthy Living Detroit, Inc. - Classifieds, P.O. Box 4471 Centerline, MI 48015 or email to Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsDetroit.com.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET PAID TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE! How many people do you know that download apps on their phone? What if there an app that, when you share it with others and they use it, you make money? Learn more at Easy2SendCards.com or call Barb at 313-300-1710.
NON PROFIT CHILDREN WITH HAIR LOSS NEEDS YOUR HAIR Help provide a child a human hair replacement. CWHL accepts monetary donations as well as hair donations 8 inches or longer! ChildrenWithHairLoss.us AT MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES WE’RE EDUCATING CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FA M I L I E S A N D R E B U I L D I N G NEIGHBORHOODS IN DETROIT. Operating in more than 40 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually. In addition, Matrix operates the largest federally funded Head Start program in the city of Detroit serving more than 1,900 children. Our nationally recognized Transition to Success™ system of wrap around care is changing lives! To discover more about Matrix Human Services and how you can get involved visit MatrixHumanServices.org or 313-831-1000.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED
WISH LIST
HEAD START CLASSROOM HELPER - Southgate Assist teacher with everyday classroom activities, helping children with meals, crafts, clean-up and schoolwork. Several head start sites available Downriver. Volunteers needed through June 3rd. The Guidance Center 13101 Allen Rd., Southgate 734-785-7700
DETROIT DOG RESCUE: In 2014 Detroit Dog Rescue opened the first and only NO-KILL shelter in the city of Detroit. We now help the city of Detroit become the NOKILL city we know it can be. We achieve this through alternatives to euthanasia, proper pet care education, low cost spay and neutering programs, and assisting low income families with pet food and medical resources. We have an extensive wish list of items desperately needed. You can find that here: http://detroitdogrescue.com/detroitdog-rescue-donation-wish-list/ Or Call (313) 458-8014 Email: DetroitDogRescue@gmail.com
M AY 2 1 S T WA L K F O R M U LT I P L E SCLEROSIS NEEDS YOU IN WYANDOTTE! Volunteers needed for various walk sites such as set-up and tear-down, route support, photography, finish line celebration, and many more positions. Yack Arena 3131 3rd St., Wyandotte 7am-2pm. Call 248-351-2190 to sign up or email info@nmss.mig.org LINCOLN PARK FARMER’S MARKET N E E D S S E T- U P A N D T E A R - D O W N VOLUNTEERS During the May 3 – Oct 25 season from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday’s located in the Parking lot of Painter’s Supply, corner of Fort St. & Southfield Rd. Contact: Leslie LynchWilson 313-427-0443 A PASSION FOR EXCELLENT CARE WITH HENRY FORD WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL Join our diverse group of 400+ volunteers and assist our staff in providing compassionate care. Openings in our Emergency Department, General Medical, Lobby Services, Surgical Service and Gift Shop. 2333 Biddle Ave.Wyandotte, MI 48192 (734) 246-6000. Ongoing opportunity. It’s Flexible! We’ll work with your schedule HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN is working to build a group of Hospice of Michigan volunteers in the downriver area who are interested in visiting with patients in their homes, in a nursing care facility, an adult foster home or even in the hospital. Tasks include reading to them, watching TV, talking and sharing stories. Share your gift of compassion and find out what you can do to help. Email: awagner@hom.org or call 313-578-6259
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ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS Our mission is to help homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, and help them to explore and access the support, resources and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong and to make positive choices in their lives. Much needed items are: Vans, Bras & socks of all sizes, hygiene items, gift cards, craft supplies, and healthy snacks. To learn about additional needs or to discuss delivery arrangements, contact Alexandria Armstrong, Development Coordinator at (313) 361-4000 ext. 223 or amarmstrong@ alternativesforgirls.org. Items may be dropped off at our building Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. AFG is located at 903 W. Grand Blvd. , Detroit, MI 48208. W YA N D O T T E A N I M A L C O N T R O L CENTER The Wyandotte Animal Control strives to keep euthanasia rates low and place as many adoptable animals as possible. We have a small number of volunteers that work to place as many animals as possible in their furever homes. Our wish list: Kitty litter, Cat food wet/dry, Soft pet beds, Dog food wet/dry, Pet safe rock salt, Hand sanitizer, Bleach, Dish soap, Black trash bags, Exam gloves sizes: S, M, L, Paper Towel(s), Clean blankets, Clean towels and wash cloths, Printer paper, Clorox wipes, Petkins paw wipes, Jars of baby food (meat), Paper plates and bowls, Dog and cat collars: all sizes, Fleece, Dog treats, Ceramic food bowls. Gift Cards: Feed Rite Pet Supplies (Lincoln Park, MI), Meijer, Sam’s club, Office supply stores, Gas cards Contact 734-324-4445 or www.wacshelter.com for more information
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Are you looking for a unique historical venue for your next special event?
his beautiful automotive history site is situated on 14 acres and features Albert Kahn designed buildings, and is a lovely venue for weddings and special occasions. The large Repair Garage Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the smaller Lodge Garage room is great for smaller meetings and celebrations.
Site Tours by Appointment.
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Contact: Mary Anne, Event Coordinator 586-943-5785 cell/text • maryannedemo@gmail.com www.PackardEvents.org Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
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